Women Helpline for victims of violence and exploitation | Bihar Single HelpLine number women

Description

This scheme aims to reach out to women who are victims of violence and
exploitation. The Government plans to establish such helplines in all the
38 districts of the State to provide psychological counselling to women in
distress. Presently, women helplines are functional in 29 districts of the
State, while nine are in the process of being set up. These helplines
assist in educating women about their rights and provide support in
situations of gender violence. The programme specifically helps women who
are victims of child marriage, dowry abuse, and domestic violence, among
others. The women helplines are run by Non-Governmental Organizations(NGOs)
at the District headquarters. Currently, the helpline in each District has
a distinct number. The State Government is planning to allocate a common
number that can be accessed by all Districts where the helplines are
operating.

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